The Quest for the Missing Duck: an Introduction to Using the Library
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The document introduces the Dewey Decimal Classification system, which organizes library materials into ten main sections to facilitate information retrieval. Through a narrative involving characters like Huey, Louie, and a doctor, it emphasizes the importance of library catalogues and keywords in finding information. The content acknowledges copyright ownership for certain characters and elements used in the story.
The Quest for the Missing Duck: an Introduction to Using the Library
- 1. Huey, Louie & Melvil Dewey in: The Quest for the Missing Duck an introduction to using the Library
- 8. Back in time you shall go! Trapped for eternity in the resting place of the second ruler of the Fourth Dynasty! He who ruled from Memphis Under the patronage of the deity Khnum!
- 15. 000 General works, Computer Science and Information 100 Philosophy and Psychology 200 Religion 300 Social Sciences 400 Language 500 Pure Science 600 Technology 700 Arts & Recreation 800 Literature 900 History & Geography The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System (named after me) is one of the most commonly used library classification systems in the world. It is broken up into 10 sections from General Knowledge at the 000s to History & Geography in the 900s
- 16. This is done so that it is easier to find information in one place, rather than running all over the library to find several sources of information. Every book has a label with its classification number written on the spine of the book.
- 19. When searching a library catalogue you can use an author’s name, the book title or key words if you are looking for a specific subject KEY WORD: A key word is a significant word used in an index or in a catalogue
- 20. Remember to always check the catalogue or ask a Librarian before you run off to find your information
- 22. Where to begin? Wait here I will look up Memphis in the encyclopaedia
- 24. According to the book on Ancient Egypt, the 2nd ruler of the 4th Dynasty was Khufu (aka Cheops) and he was buried in the Great Pyramid at Giza
- 25. Come on let’s see if Dewey can help us recover Dewey Okay!
- 26. So we have found out where in time and space he is but how will we get him back to here and now? Do not worry! I have called a doctor who makes house calls How can a Doctor help us?
- 30. Well back again! Sorry we are a bit late – ran into a spot of bother but all is well. Your brother was a bit quiet You were too late! He is mummified!
- 32. Relax Librarian and Ducks here he is! The Doctor never lets you down! Thank you so much Doctor!
- 33. Huey, Dewey, Louie & Magica de Spell are owned by the Walt Disney Corporation The Doctor and the TARDIS are owned by the BBC The 10th & 11th Doctor artwork is by Charles P. Daly CPD-91 on Deviantart No copyright infringement is intended